Optimizing Dust Collection for Productivity and Compliance

Dust collection is a system problem—hoods, ducts, separators, filters, fans and controls must be co-designed.

Key levers

1. Proper hood geometry and placement
    
2. Duct velocities that prevent settling
    
3. Pre-separation to load filters evenly
    
4. Media matched to dust chemistry and temperature
    
5. Pulse logic based on ΔP, not timers only
    
6. VFD control to match process demand
    

Pitfalls to avoid

Sharp elbows, undersized hoods, excessive air-to-cloth ratios and missing balancing dampers drive up ΔP and reduce capture.

Payoff

Stable airflow, low emissions, fewer cleanups and improved product consistency.

Tags: dust collection, saf teknik